Should You Put $500 a Month Into This Vanguard ETF? Here's How Much You Could Gain.

The Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) offers a low-cost way to invest in 3,400+ U.S. stocks with a 0.03% expense ratio. With past 10-year returns of 15.1% annually, investing $500 monthly could grow to $621,995 in 20 years. However, the more conservative 25-year historical average of 9.53% annually would yield $325,835 in 20 years, highlighting the importance of realistic return expectations.